Registration is underway for the Career Studies Certificate (CSC) in Building Maintenance at Paul D. Camp Community College with classes beginning January 9. Students will learn an array of skills including blueprint reading, welding and plumbing. The program is designed to be completed in nine months and prepares any student to transition into the workforce. Some financial aid and scholarships are available. For more information, contact Richard Baker, 757-569-6729 or rbaker@pdc.edu.
]]>https://www.pdc.edu/building-maintenance-program-classes-start/feed/0Go to work sooner with Career Studies Certificate in Building Maintenancehttps://www.pdc.edu/go-to-work-sooner-with-career-studies-certificate-in-building-maintenance/
https://www.pdc.edu/go-to-work-sooner-with-career-studies-certificate-in-building-maintenance/#commentsMon, 05 Dec 2016 12:57:15 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=41080Continue reading →]]>~ Multicraft course of study covers array of maintenance skills ~

If problem solving and working with your hands is your forte, then enrolling at Paul D. Camp Community College for the spring 2017 semester may be the answer for you.

As a full-time student, you can get training that will earn you a Career Studies Certificate in nine months, which will qualify you for a number of positions in building maintenance.

The curriculum entails training in the basic principles and skills related to the following:

heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

electricity

plumbing

carpentry

safety

blueprint reading

welding

“The program benefits recent high school graduates, people transitioning from the military or displaced workers,” said Industrial Trades instructor Richard Baker. “There are a number of jobs that you can get with this credential.”

“With four additional courses, a student can also attain a Career Studies Certificate in HVAC,” said Baker.

Jobs for building maintenance positions are expected to grow 6 percent by 2024. The annual mean wage for general maintenance and repair workers in Virginia was up to a little more than $41,000 in May 2015.

“Since this is a 24 credit curriculum, the program is financial aid eligible to students who qualify,” said Baker. In addition, scholarships are available to those who have recently completed a GED.

Registration is underway with classes beginning January 9, 2017. For more information, contact Baker at 757-569-6729 or rbaker@pdc.edu.

]]>https://www.pdc.edu/go-to-work-sooner-with-career-studies-certificate-in-building-maintenance/feed/0More than 60 attend Paul D. Camp Community College inaugural eventhttps://www.pdc.edu/more-than-60-attend-paul-d-camp-community-college-inaugural-event/
https://www.pdc.edu/more-than-60-attend-paul-d-camp-community-college-inaugural-event/#commentsWed, 30 Nov 2016 13:08:56 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=41023Continue reading →]]>~ College and career information offered in one place ~

The first In-Demand Occupational /Technical Programs and College Fair held at the Hobbs Suffolk Campus of Paul D. Camp Community College drew more than 60 participants. The event was a collaborative effort between Student Support Services (SSS) and the Students Transitioning through Education Programs Successfully (STEPS).

“This was an opportunity for students to glean information about the various PDCCC occupational/technical programs and transferring to senior colleges and universities,” said Dr. Hyler Scott, associate professor and counselor for Student Support Services.

This was the first time that an on-campus event of this scope has been held for the students, whether they are continuing their education, going straight into the workforce or entering a branch of the military.

“Student success is a collaborative agenda at PDCCC and is at the core of our mission,” said STEPS Coach Dr. Sandra Walker. “With this event, we were able to combine the resources of the STEPS and SSS Programs as an effective approach to expanding students’ knowledge of in-demand jobs training and education programs available at PDCCC, and avenues for skill building and lifelong learning beyond PDCCC.”

Although a formal survey will be sent to the students in order to receive feedback, Scott and Walker said they have already heard positive comments from a number of participants.

“The students really appreciated the fact that they were able to meet all the representatives in a central area to gather information,” said Scott. “Many of the college representatives said they were impressed by how we work collaboratively on campus to provide support and services to our students.”

Scott added, “I am truly thankful for all of the support we received that made this event such a success. We couldn’t have done this without the organizational team of SSS Transfer Coordinator Walter Biggs, Professional Counselor Dr. Alan Harris and STEPS Coach Dr. Sandra Walker.”

For more information about SSS or the STEPS program, visit www.pdc.edu.

Students Emma Pettit, from left, Emily foster, Imani Muhammad, Anthony Brown and Natasha Ross participated in the In-Demand Occupational/Technical Programs and College Fair held on the PDCCC Hobbs Suffolk Campus.

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https://www.pdc.edu/lularoe-fundraiser/#commentsMon, 28 Nov 2016 15:07:29 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=41009Continue reading →]]>Amy Yost will host a fundraiser at Paul D. Camp Community College on Thursday, December 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the Franklin Campus, 100 North College Dr., in room 124. Yost will sell LulaRoe apparel items with a portion of the proceeds going to the PDCCC Foundation in support of student scholarships.
]]>https://www.pdc.edu/lularoe-fundraiser/feed/0PDCCC partners with NACCE to nurture entrepreneurshiphttps://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-partners-with-nacce-to-nurture-entrepreneurship/
https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-partners-with-nacce-to-nurture-entrepreneurship/#commentsTue, 22 Nov 2016 13:22:40 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=40998Continue reading →]]>Paul D. Camp Community College has joined more than 300 community colleges across the country in the effort to promote entrepreneurship within the college and the community.

“Our partnership with National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) is congruent with our focus on becoming more of a resource rather than just a service to the community,” said PDCCC President Dr. Dan Lufkin. “We are committed to improving our local economy by educating students, encouraging entrepreneurs, and promoting local businesses and jobs.”

Founded in 2002 at Springfield Technical Community College in Springfield, Massachusetts, The NACCE mission is “to create a community college culture that fosters economic vitality through entrepreneurship.” The mindset utilizes an entrepreneurial approach based on principles supported by the research of Dr. Saras Sarasvathy, the Isidore Horween research associate professor of Entrepreneurship at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business.

NACCE believes this strategic approach will help grow and retain students, which in turn can improve resource opportunities.

According to NACCE President and CEO Dr. Rebecca A. Corbin, the organization is vibrant and provides an array of professional development opportunities and access to grant funds in addition to strategic resources.

“We look forward to learning and engaging with PDCCC and other innovative institutions to cultivate an entrepreneurial culture on community college campuses across the nation,” Corbin said. “President Lufkin was an active participant in our recent national conference in Sacramento, California. He leads with an entrepreneurial mindset that is focused on serving students, faculty, staff and the community. We celebrate that spirit and encourage presidents across the country to follow this example.”

For more information about NACCE, visit www.nacce.com.
]]>https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-partners-with-nacce-to-nurture-entrepreneurship/feed/0PDCCC President honored at Hampton Roads Chamber Eventhttps://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-president-honored-at-hampton-roads-chamber-event/
https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-president-honored-at-hampton-roads-chamber-event/#commentsTue, 22 Nov 2016 13:20:32 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=40995Continue reading →]]>Paul D. Camp Community College President Dr. Daniel Lufkin, left, was among 27 new leaders who were honored during the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 CEO Welcome Breakfast. Chamber President and CEO Bryan Stephens, right, was among those presenting awards at the event. The breakfast is held annually to honor those who have transitioned into leadership positions during the past year.
]]>https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-president-honored-at-hampton-roads-chamber-event/feed/0PDCCC students can earn Career Studies Certificates in less than one yearhttps://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-students-can-earn-career-studies-certificates-in-less-than-one-year/
https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-students-can-earn-career-studies-certificates-in-less-than-one-year/#commentsMon, 21 Nov 2016 13:15:10 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=40983Continue reading →]]>~ Classes begin Monday, January 9, 2017 ~

Where do you see yourself in less than a year? If you think you can’t train for a new position in that amount of time, think again.

Paul D. Camp Community College officials know that as far as academic goals go, a two-year degree does not suit everyone. That’s why the college offers Career Studies Certificates (CSC), including two new programs for spring 2017.

The General Business and Customer Service CSCs both allow students to transition directly into the workforce. Even better, they may be attained in less than a year’s time.

“Not everyone’s goals are set to complete a full two-year degree at a community college,” said Dean of Occupational and Technical Programs Antoinette “Toni” Johnson. “The Career Studies Certificate allows a quicker turnaround for those seeking employment and helps area business leaders get skilled labor to fill their job openings.”

Students completing the Career Studies Certificate in General Business are qualified to apply for positions such as sales representative, sales manager, department manager, marketing manager, supervisor, administrative assistant, human resources analyst, bookkeeper and independent shop owner/manager.

Some of the courses students will take to attain the certificate are:

Introduction to Business

Principles of Marketing

Introduction to Presentation Software

Principles of Advertising

“In addition to the obvious benefits of completing this CSC,” said Johnson, “is that the program is stackable, meaning these classes can be applied to the Business or Marketing Management associate degrees.”

Students completing the Career Studies Certificate in Customer Service are qualified for jobs as customer service representatives, sales representatives, sales managers, clerks, telemarketers and retail salespersons.

Some of the courses students will take to complete this program are:

Introduction to Communications

Business Etiquette

Workplace Ethics

Consumer Behavior

According to Johnson, the General Business CSC is designed to prepare students for employment in business and to upgrade skills for individuals already employed in business professions.

The Customer Service CSC program is designed for individuals seeking a basic knowledge of business skills and to enhance the skills of the workforce at large.

Johnson said, “Both programs were developed to meet community needs and are financial aid eligible as well.”

]]>https://www.pdc.edu/pdccc-students-can-earn-career-studies-certificates-in-less-than-one-year/feed/0Deadline to Register for Forklift, Clamp Truck and Reach Truck Operator Certificate Coursehttps://www.pdc.edu/deadline-to-register-for-forklift-clamp-truck-and-reach-truck-operator-certificate-course/
https://www.pdc.edu/deadline-to-register-for-forklift-clamp-truck-and-reach-truck-operator-certificate-course/#commentsMon, 14 Nov 2016 13:07:22 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=40950Continue reading →]]>A forklift, clamp truck and reach truck operator certificate course will be held November 29 through December 1, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Paul D. Camp Community College Franklin Campus, 100 North College Drive. The cost is $150. Scholarships are available. The deadline to register is November 28 by 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the workforce office, 757-569-6050 or email workforce@pdc.edu
]]>https://www.pdc.edu/deadline-to-register-for-forklift-clamp-truck-and-reach-truck-operator-certificate-course/feed/0Employees who are certified in forklift, clamp truck and reach truck operation are in demandhttps://www.pdc.edu/employees-who-are-certified-in-forklift-clamp-truck-and-reach-truck-operation-are-in-demand/
https://www.pdc.edu/employees-who-are-certified-in-forklift-clamp-truck-and-reach-truck-operation-are-in-demand/#commentsMon, 14 Nov 2016 13:05:27 +0000https://www.pdc.edu/?p=40948Continue reading →]]>Paul D. Camp Community College is meeting the demand for a growing industry by offering a forklift, clamp truck and reach truck operator certificate course.

“With new construction and the expansion of existing facilities, the demand for warehouse and distribution center employees is increasing every day,” said Randy Betz, PDCCC vice president of workforce development. “In response, the college created this non-credit course to enhance opportunities of employment in this industry.”

The course will begin Tuesday, November 29, and continue through Thursday, December 1, from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Paul D. Camp Community College’s Franklin Campus, 100 North College Drive. Students will participate in forklift driving drills and learn OSHA safety procedures. Upon successful completion of the class, they will receive a forklift operator’s certificate and OSHA safety certificate.

The cost of tuition is $150. Scholarships in the amount of $100 are available. The deadline to register is by Monday, November 28, at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call the workforce office, 757-569-6050, or email workforce@pdc.edu.
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